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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.16, 1,367.60 and 782.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.16, 1,367.60 and 782.01 is: 1,077.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.16 : 1,367.60 = 782.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.16/1,367.60 = 782.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.16x = 1,367.60 × 782.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.16x = 1,069,472.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,472.97/992.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.92

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